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heaphy, thank you for your service as a u.s. attorney in for being here today. want to join the other members of the committee in expressing my gratitude to the family members who are here today who have lost a loved one as a result of an act of violence. i believe we owe it to you not to engage in tokenism or symbolic acts, but rather, to try the best we can to address the causes and to come up with solutions, and at the same time respect the rights of law- abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is protected by the second amendment. i believe is possible for us to do that. but i also believe it is important for us to look at the laws already on the books. there is already some discussion on this, and mr. heaphy, forgive me if i repeat it. in 2008, congress passed a provision that required that the states included in the background check database, people who were adjudicated mentally ill -- you are familiar with that law, are you, sir? >> senator, i believe that is voluntary. we strongly encourage them, but unfortunately, it is still voluntary. >> why in the wor
heaphy, thank you for your service as a u.s. attorney in for being here today. want to join the other members of the committee in expressing my gratitude to the family members who are here today who have lost a loved one as a result of an act of violence. i believe we owe it to you not to engage in tokenism or symbolic acts, but rather, to try the best we can to address the causes and to come up with solutions, and at the same time respect the rights of law- abiding citizens to keep and bear...
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the vast majority of the workers who moved into the u.s. over this time liftback -- moved back to mexico eventually. mexican migration was moved temporarily and circular larry. from 1965 to 1985, there were 27 million entries of on authorized immigrants and 22 million departures, yielding 5 million. in our day and age, with cheap international travel, if only the government got out of the way and made it possible, easier, and cheaper with a large-scale test worker visa program. there are numerous pitfalls when it comes to the precarious for immigration reform. respecting the laws import, but so are laws that are worthy of respect. enforcement can be positive, but only one we have good laws that are capable of being enforced in a free society. thank you very much. [applause] >> i know we started a bit late, but i know they would love to take some questions if you could stick around. does anyone have any questions? yes, sir? >> would you speak to the concept that there are jobs that americans will not do. in a country with 7.8% unemployment,
the vast majority of the workers who moved into the u.s. over this time liftback -- moved back to mexico eventually. mexican migration was moved temporarily and circular larry. from 1965 to 1985, there were 27 million entries of on authorized immigrants and 22 million departures, yielding 5 million. in our day and age, with cheap international travel, if only the government got out of the way and made it possible, easier, and cheaper with a large-scale test worker visa program. there are...
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are unable to access additional services that would be a standard of care in any other system in the u.s. >> thank you. >> cook county -- >> is your microphone on? >> i thought it was. thank you. cook county pairs with many other community health centers. "we find is, when we provide access to primary care, we uncover specialty needs. one of the big problems we have as a hospital, one of our major challenges, is that these patients in the community health centers have nowhere to go to receive those services. they refer them to us. i think the community health centers are invaluable, because the offer care in the communities where people live. they are likely to be more flexible in their hours and pay scales. but then they have no where to send them. we are the safety net. it is a continuous attention we have with capacity, in meeting those needs. >> do you want to ask? got to hit your button. >> thank you. i have worked for 20 years at the unity network, two or three miles here from here. what i saw there was a population that, were it not for the health center, would be in the emergency
are unable to access additional services that would be a standard of care in any other system in the u.s. >> thank you. >> cook county -- >> is your microphone on? >> i thought it was. thank you. cook county pairs with many other community health centers. "we find is, when we provide access to primary care, we uncover specialty needs. one of the big problems we have as a hospital, one of our major challenges, is that these patients in the community health centers...
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regarding fast and furious, as u.s. attorney, would you support atf encouraging federal firearms licensees to sell firearms to those they suspect of being straw purchasers? >> we learned a lot from fast and furious, and the emailed you are referring to encourages us to monitor all the undercover operations. there are cases when they and of criminal activity, and that is a dirty reality of our business, that we have to at times, working with our agents, work with people involved in criminal activity. on a problem with fast and furious was insufficient scrutiny up the chain. we hope that since we have learned lessons from that, we will do a better job of protecting public safety with undercover operations. >> my time is up. >> thank you, senator grassley. senator hirono. >> i would like to thank the family and friends of victims of gun violence with us today. this is a critical issue for our country and our communities. to our testifier, you mentioned that the department supports a stand-alone straw purchasers statute. do
regarding fast and furious, as u.s. attorney, would you support atf encouraging federal firearms licensees to sell firearms to those they suspect of being straw purchasers? >> we learned a lot from fast and furious, and the emailed you are referring to encourages us to monitor all the undercover operations. there are cases when they and of criminal activity, and that is a dirty reality of our business, that we have to at times, working with our agents, work with people involved in...
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[applause] it was in 1997 that tom donohue became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber, and he has built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying and political powerhouse. has quadrupled the chambers' budget and added hundreds of thousands of new members during his tenure, policy experts and legal advocates have helped influence regulatory agencies and politics and in the court of public opinion and governments around the world. one of his credibility is is the neck to identify key issues will ahead of the curve. he has aggressively against american jobs and growth agenda, a plan that -- advance the american jobs and growth agenda, a plan that includes rebuilding infrastructure, combating an avalanche of new regulations, protecting intellectual poverty, and reforming entitlements and tax system. under his leadership, the chamber has emerged as a major political force. as part of this bipartisan effort, millions of advocates as well as the chamber's federation of the state and local chambers, industry associations mobilize and is the board of pro-business candid
[applause] it was in 1997 that tom donohue became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber, and he has built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying and political powerhouse. has quadrupled the chambers' budget and added hundreds of thousands of new members during his tenure, policy experts and legal advocates have helped influence regulatory agencies and politics and in the court of public opinion and governments around the world. one of his credibility is is the neck to identify key issues...
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we are at a strategic point in the future of the u.s. army and the u.s. military. there's no doubt that we need a globally-engaged army with enough capacity to deter and prevent conflict. we need an army that takes capabilities and the unique structure that army has today to shape the environment and prevent conflict in all of our geographic combatant commands. this is about our nation's security. it is about developing the right balance of capabilities within the joint force. our history tells us that we get out of balance, our enemies will seek to take advantage and use that calculation in conflicts. the one thing history is clear about, we will be asked to deploy soldiers again. it is my responsibility that when they are asked, they have the capacity and readiness to be decisive and accomplish the mission. i look forward to the debate and feedback on the joint force and army's plans to posture for the future. i am interested in your views on the effects of budgetary effects and sequestration and its impacts on readiness and our national security. i want to think
we are at a strategic point in the future of the u.s. army and the u.s. military. there's no doubt that we need a globally-engaged army with enough capacity to deter and prevent conflict. we need an army that takes capabilities and the unique structure that army has today to shape the environment and prevent conflict in all of our geographic combatant commands. this is about our nation's security. it is about developing the right balance of capabilities within the joint force. our history tells...
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so in a very interesting way crane knew about the u.s. economy through the dollar, through how much he printed. and crane too was silent, rarely spoke. he was the western massachusetts leader versus the boston lead ner massachusetts politics and that was coolidge's mentor. >> how much of the crash of 1929 could be blamed on coolidge? he left in march of 1929. >> so you imagen the stock market -- we look at this where i teach. the stock market was 100 for a long time. then it went up 200, very hifmente coolidge saw a lot of recessions. that doubled. that is like our 90's. then it went to 381 that would be september 1929. coolidge didn't approve of that. he had seen a lot of recessions. he knew every -- everything in him knew that was wrong. he didn't believe it was the job of the executive to intervene. it was the order of the "wall street journal." but he didn't think the president was in charge of that. the fed was also young. he looked into it. there is a record of him looking into it. charles merrill who founded merrill lynch and he we
so in a very interesting way crane knew about the u.s. economy through the dollar, through how much he printed. and crane too was silent, rarely spoke. he was the western massachusetts leader versus the boston lead ner massachusetts politics and that was coolidge's mentor. >> how much of the crash of 1929 could be blamed on coolidge? he left in march of 1929. >> so you imagen the stock market -- we look at this where i teach. the stock market was 100 for a long time. then it went up...
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as u.s. attorney, he is responsible for supervising and coordinating the federal investigation of the mass shootings at a movie theater in aurora, colorado. as is becoming u.s. attorney, dash before becoming u.s. attorney, mr. walsh was a member of a law firm and partner in a law firm. early in his career, he served as chief of the major fraud section of the u.s. attorney office in los angeles, supervising 35 assistants, u.s. attorneys, prosecuting white- collar offenses. i will also introduce chief edward flynn. he has a long career of leadership in public safety. he has been the chief of the milwaukee police department since 2008. he commands an agency of 2000 sworn in officers and 700 civilians. previously he served as secretary of public safety in massachusetts under governor mitt romney. he oversaw the massachusetts state police and the department of corrections. he has also served as chief of police in springfield and chelsea, massachusetts, and in arlington, virginia. he is a member of
as u.s. attorney, he is responsible for supervising and coordinating the federal investigation of the mass shootings at a movie theater in aurora, colorado. as is becoming u.s. attorney, dash before becoming u.s. attorney, mr. walsh was a member of a law firm and partner in a law firm. early in his career, he served as chief of the major fraud section of the u.s. attorney office in los angeles, supervising 35 assistants, u.s. attorneys, prosecuting white- collar offenses. i will also introduce...
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the iranians took advantage of what the u.s. was doing in iraq, when it came to operation of iraqi freedom. that was a major mistake in the standpoint of u.s. tactics and strategy. we should have gone in there and looked at exactly how the iranians were going to operate. i knew when i was deployed in support iraqi freedom, it was clear to me that iranians were taking advantage of what we had done and were going to leverage that to their advantage. those are the things we need to look at. in terms of tora bora, i believe you're correct that we should have gone in in a more aggressive posture to really keep the al qaeda elements from entering pakistan from afghanistan. tora bora would have been a one potential place to do that. that kind of an operation should have taken care of a lot of the elements that osama bin laden was in charge of at that time triple -- time. host: the colonel served from 2005-2009. coming up, we will talk about the state of the union. the president announced proposals this week to deal with college student
the iranians took advantage of what the u.s. was doing in iraq, when it came to operation of iraqi freedom. that was a major mistake in the standpoint of u.s. tactics and strategy. we should have gone in there and looked at exactly how the iranians were going to operate. i knew when i was deployed in support iraqi freedom, it was clear to me that iranians were taking advantage of what we had done and were going to leverage that to their advantage. those are the things we need to look at. in...
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the ceremony included members from all of the u.s. armed forces as well as performances by the band. this is about 50 minutes. ♪ ♪ [applause] ba♪ ♪ ["yankee doodle" plays] >> ladies and gentleman, please stand for the playing of the united states national anthem. >> present arms. >> present arms. ["the star-spangled banner" plays] >> please be seated. [indiscernible] ladies and gentlemen, general dempsey. [applause] >> mr. president, secretary and mrs. panetta, ambassadors, members of congress, men and women of the armed forces of the united states, especially our wounded warriors, and we cannot forget bravo. i was hoping bravo would be out there for the inspection of troops, but apparently jeremy thought differently. it is an honor to be here for this event. we're here to show our profound respect and thanks to secretary panetta. i recall play "the tempest," which is a nice metaphor, and i like to think of you as the prospero of public service. the secretary has used his arts to imbue a sense of public service in generations
the ceremony included members from all of the u.s. armed forces as well as performances by the band. this is about 50 minutes. ♪ ♪ [applause] ba♪ ♪ ["yankee doodle" plays] >> ladies and gentleman, please stand for the playing of the united states national anthem. >> present arms. >> present arms. ["the star-spangled banner" plays] >> please be seated. [indiscernible] ladies and gentlemen, general dempsey. [applause] >> mr. president,...
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last thursday, the u.s. attorney for minnesota was nominated and we have two from his state on this committee. he nominated the u.s. attorney to direct the committee. we will join a good faith to strengthen our law enforcement against gun violence and to protect public safety. as a responsible governor and someone who cherishes all of our constitutional rights, as a senator who has sworn an oath to uphold those rights, as a father and grandfather, and as a former prosecutor who has seen the results of gun violence firsthand in graphic detail, undertake these efforts in the hope that this hearing can build consensus around common sense solutions. previous measures to close gun show loopholes or to improve the background check system have been bypassed. i hope in this new congress, further improvements will also become bipartisan. we could act together as americans. i have said what kind of measures i can propose. i will ask other senators to come forward and do as well. i will ask our witnesses what legislati
last thursday, the u.s. attorney for minnesota was nominated and we have two from his state on this committee. he nominated the u.s. attorney to direct the committee. we will join a good faith to strengthen our law enforcement against gun violence and to protect public safety. as a responsible governor and someone who cherishes all of our constitutional rights, as a senator who has sworn an oath to uphold those rights, as a father and grandfather, and as a former prosecutor who has seen the...
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in the u.s. military, military, those who wear the uniform, will be protected in the sequester, and they should. there are others that need to be protected. what is the impact of them? and also the future of the country, the ability to -- the middle class. this is where secretary donovan, we want to talk to about housing and the economy. what is it that we need to do? you hold the future of america in your hands. we went to innovate, but first we have to outeducate. we want to hear about the impacts of sequester for educational reform. i believe we will run to view with destiny. we must solve this problem. i do not think the american people quite understand the impacts were sequester mandates and $85 billion cut that is equally shared by defense and by domestics. you are a national security secretary napolitano. layoffs and services not delivered to the american people -- i have to cope with my members here on the issue of the fiscal cliff. also, the issues of implementing homeland security. we w
in the u.s. military, military, those who wear the uniform, will be protected in the sequester, and they should. there are others that need to be protected. what is the impact of them? and also the future of the country, the ability to -- the middle class. this is where secretary donovan, we want to talk to about housing and the economy. what is it that we need to do? you hold the future of america in your hands. we went to innovate, but first we have to outeducate. we want to hear about the...
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we're looking at a shot of the u.s. capitol building. we're following tweets and looking at the #sotu. howard on the democrats line. caller: my thoughts is like the republicans have always done what they always done. they always try to put us into the whole concept is like, you know, it is the middle class. in this country that we have forgotten there is three different classes of people. they try to make us believe there is the rich, the middle class, and then that was it. but there is still -- it is the middle class then there is the poor. those ones who make below the minimum wage freeway for state to state that -- from state to state. my concept is with them is, any time you can talk to the president -- the president and you have not come to a conclusion with him and agree with him on anything to give him any kind of concept is two things. it is like this. why is it when you become an average citizen to take office -- as you get into an office where a senate or congressman where that next thing we know that you are making more money
we're looking at a shot of the u.s. capitol building. we're following tweets and looking at the #sotu. howard on the democrats line. caller: my thoughts is like the republicans have always done what they always done. they always try to put us into the whole concept is like, you know, it is the middle class. in this country that we have forgotten there is three different classes of people. they try to make us believe there is the rich, the middle class, and then that was it. but there is still...
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u.s. your republican colleagues on the committee to join you, buy or -- you have asked your republican colleagues on the committee to join you -- why or why not? [inaudible] >> first of all, i did not ask members to join me because i am not advancing legislation here. it is not like i will call them up to be a co-sponsor, there is nothing here to co-sponsor. in fact i made very clear as we were drafting its that i did not want to have the specific legislation in here. when we first started off my critical minerals bill was in here, which i usually supported, but this is -- if this is really a conversation starter, let's allow it to be just that. there is nothing predetermine, preordained, nothing determined in there. what i wanted to do was developing these discrete pieces of legislation where i go to my colleagues and ask for their specific support and i hope that they will take a look at it and there will be initiatives that will look at and say -- hey, coming from this perspective, i ha
u.s. your republican colleagues on the committee to join you, buy or -- you have asked your republican colleagues on the committee to join you -- why or why not? [inaudible] >> first of all, i did not ask members to join me because i am not advancing legislation here. it is not like i will call them up to be a co-sponsor, there is nothing here to co-sponsor. in fact i made very clear as we were drafting its that i did not want to have the specific legislation in here. when we first...
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nearly 30 years as a u.s. senator. the only committee that he served on from the day he became a senator, until its last day in the center of the foreign relations committee.-- until his last day in tas s as senator ine foreign relations committee. he grew up with a father in the foreign service. it is a family calling. i will count it as a joy but as a bittersweet sadness that my service in the senate, i got to serve with him on the foreign relations committee for one week. [laughter] i am the junior senator on that committee. i sit far out on the wing on that committee.i was together with this chair for one week. it was the first committee vote i cast was to confirm him as the new secretary. senator, you are coming to a place that believes deeply in the values that you share, as robert mentioned. president jefferson strongly believed in the connection of this wonderful exemplary nations to a world community. we have been a global leader. i always like to think about the global leadership that tries to balance militar
nearly 30 years as a u.s. senator. the only committee that he served on from the day he became a senator, until its last day in the center of the foreign relations committee.-- until his last day in tas s as senator ine foreign relations committee. he grew up with a father in the foreign service. it is a family calling. i will count it as a joy but as a bittersweet sadness that my service in the senate, i got to serve with him on the foreign relations committee for one week. [laughter] i am the...
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>> first off, the change what the u.s. congress to make is to pass a balanced budget deficit reduction package and pass appropriations bills. that is what i would like for christmas. i know that it is late, but i would like it. that is what would solve our problem. in terms of flexibility, you know, we are five months into the fiscal year. even if we said you could do it wherever you want, we would have to go after just about every dollar that is not obligated to get the cuts that quickly. i know that there have been suggestions that we could solve this problem by giving flexibility. i do not think it would help that much this far into the fiscal year. i think it is a bad deal, the flexibility. as far as the future at the moment, the guidance we have is not to plan for these large cuts that could occur under the budget control act. if congress does not make a change that the president can accept, yes, we would have to come are related to the other question, look at a smaller smaller civilian workforce. >> what number are y
>> first off, the change what the u.s. congress to make is to pass a balanced budget deficit reduction package and pass appropriations bills. that is what i would like for christmas. i know that it is late, but i would like it. that is what would solve our problem. in terms of flexibility, you know, we are five months into the fiscal year. even if we said you could do it wherever you want, we would have to go after just about every dollar that is not obligated to get the cuts that...
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the government can hand over the u.s. postal service. that is private. everything they charges set by the government. where they deliver is set by the government. that is extreme. it is a continuum between what is private, what is the government. that is a tricky thing where i think -- in the case of china, it is pretty clear the direction of growth has been towards having the government have a smaller role, not larger. >> if we look ahead, there are three critical challenges that china will face to sustain this. one is shifting the balance from investing in infrastructure to supporting its citizens and consumer protections and think that will cause consumption to grow. second, the trade-off between investing and supporting the state owned enterprises versus creating a level playing field that will support entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, large companies to grow and succeed. third is taking on the sustainability challenge. this urbanization will create challenges in terms of pollution, as we have seen easily in terms of infrastructure require
the government can hand over the u.s. postal service. that is private. everything they charges set by the government. where they deliver is set by the government. that is extreme. it is a continuum between what is private, what is the government. that is a tricky thing where i think -- in the case of china, it is pretty clear the direction of growth has been towards having the government have a smaller role, not larger. >> if we look ahead, there are three critical challenges that china...
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they have been passed and sat here in the u.s. senate with no action and we have suggestions by the president, suggestions by our friends on the other side of the aisle, but they can't be scored suggestions by the president, suggestions by our have any idea what c.b.o. would think about those. let me just say this. there's a lot of revisionist history when it comes to this period that i participated in as a member of the house of representatives, where we actually had budget surpluses on the federal level. you would think for the chair's opening statement that president clinton came into office in 1993, proposed balanced budgets, got those balanced budgets and we had eight years of relative fiscal since in the federal government. the fact is, is it not, that president clinton in 1993, 1994 and 1995, proposed in all of those years deficit spending as far as the eye can see, is that correct? >> i think that's right, but my recollection of those budgets -- >> that's my recollection. 1995 budget proposed by president clinton, who take
they have been passed and sat here in the u.s. senate with no action and we have suggestions by the president, suggestions by our friends on the other side of the aisle, but they can't be scored suggestions by the president, suggestions by our have any idea what c.b.o. would think about those. let me just say this. there's a lot of revisionist history when it comes to this period that i participated in as a member of the house of representatives, where we actually had budget surpluses on the...
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the markets in the u.s. appear to be broken. that is most likely due to a combination of market failures and government failures. that is one crosscutting example. a more specific example in terms of the importance of market dynamics is to consider what is likely to happen popular if the stick it is turned off or the flow is constricted. what goes into that? what fills that, what arises, what new products a rise to meet the demand that has always been there? i think the current state of research on what would fill that vacuum would be better or worse than what we have now, and i do not think there is a strong case for believing simply restricting the flow will make people better off. >> it is an interesting point. i want to bring in donna to the conversation, from the perspective of a financial service provider. how do you see financial providers can start the need for small loans, or provide better information so consumers can make informed decisions? how does that look from your vantage point? >> speaking from my own instituti
the markets in the u.s. appear to be broken. that is most likely due to a combination of market failures and government failures. that is one crosscutting example. a more specific example in terms of the importance of market dynamics is to consider what is likely to happen popular if the stick it is turned off or the flow is constricted. what goes into that? what fills that, what arises, what new products a rise to meet the demand that has always been there? i think the current state of...
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a few years ago the u.s. conference of mayors took a look and they suggested that in the next 30 years we could see this huge jump in employment. it turns out they were too conservative in the number of jobs they estimated. they estimated about 750,000 jobs. it turns out there are a little over 2 million jobs in the grain sector, as counted -- in the green sector, as counted by the federal government. but the load is not there yet. from 2003-10 they have added 100,000 jobs. that is great, but not a lot by the time the solar industry and the wind in history -- when the industry have been booming. the promise of great jobs is out there and eventually will be there, but it will take longer than we think, partly because the energy boom is creating such a cheap energy, especially natural gas. there'll be less incentive for people to switch to solar power or wind power, etc. host: nancy joins us from kansas city, missouri, republicans line. caller: a lot of us baby boomers do not have savings enough to live on for
a few years ago the u.s. conference of mayors took a look and they suggested that in the next 30 years we could see this huge jump in employment. it turns out they were too conservative in the number of jobs they estimated. they estimated about 750,000 jobs. it turns out there are a little over 2 million jobs in the grain sector, as counted -- in the green sector, as counted by the federal government. but the load is not there yet. from 2003-10 they have added 100,000 jobs. that is great, but...
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whether it is u.s. adoption of a child from russia or from here to ireland, the government has put together that system that ensures that the child's rights are protected in the process, the birth parents' rights are protected, and the adoptive parents'. in the beginning, the child understands they will be leaving the country. they understand what that means. these are the types of things that are supposed to be insured happen in the process. one of the issues parents will raise is the most immediate challenge is the language issue. you hear stories about families coming on a plane back from, let's say, correa -- korea and it takes a while before the child is able to communicate. i am and parent of three children, and i have to say i know everything my child needs even though he cannot yet tell me. the great thing about the relationship when the bonds starts to form is there are ways to communicate outside of language, and it is a beautiful thing to see the way a parent is able to get them things that t
whether it is u.s. adoption of a child from russia or from here to ireland, the government has put together that system that ensures that the child's rights are protected in the process, the birth parents' rights are protected, and the adoptive parents'. in the beginning, the child understands they will be leaving the country. they understand what that means. these are the types of things that are supposed to be insured happen in the process. one of the issues parents will raise is the most...
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the u.s. national debt, $16.50 trillion. the u.s. federal tax revenue, $2.480 trillion. the u.s. total debt, . $58, medicare, liability, $85 billion. social security liability, $16 billion. that's over $1 trillion combined. unfunded liabilities, $122 trillion. liability per taxpayer, 1 million, -- over $1 million. i have a daughter that's 10 years old. her liability, the debt and that my little daughter is in and 10 years old caused by two parties as to stop. yes, i'm a republican. but it is rhetoric, nonsense. none of these politicians go to the store to buy food to see prices are going up. gasoline is out of control. host: mary in minnesota, democrat. caller: i think what spoke loudest for me, during the president's speech last night, was john boehner's demeanor. he is the head of the republicans. they are the party of no. he had "no" written all over his face. i never saw such a discouraging look. i thought the president's speech was wonderful and motivating. i don't think raising the minimum wage will have that big an effect on anything or many people. earning $9 an hour, the
the u.s. national debt, $16.50 trillion. the u.s. federal tax revenue, $2.480 trillion. the u.s. total debt, . $58, medicare, liability, $85 billion. social security liability, $16 billion. that's over $1 trillion combined. unfunded liabilities, $122 trillion. liability per taxpayer, 1 million, -- over $1 million. i have a daughter that's 10 years old. her liability, the debt and that my little daughter is in and 10 years old caused by two parties as to stop. yes, i'm a republican. but it is...
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u.s. patent office issued a patent. i will not give you a pop quiz. it was labeled john deere plow. the implement sketched out could have easily been labeled one of the most important inventions in history. they called it the plow that broke the plains, and it did. by replacing cast iron with smooth innovation, it opened up swaths of land for cultivation. it made it possible for my hometown to exist. beforehand, tilling an acre took a full 24 hours. afterward, as little as five. every toil ended another assumption of what the land could produce. it is not just the start of agricultural success, but of national success. this kind of game changing innovation has enabled us to leap ahead and increase harvest and feed the whole world. sometimes these innovations come from the most advanced science. other times they are simple steps and ideas that come from looking at and listening closely to the problem. all of them can break down barriers to food security. it can allow us to allow new paths o
u.s. patent office issued a patent. i will not give you a pop quiz. it was labeled john deere plow. the implement sketched out could have easily been labeled one of the most important inventions in history. they called it the plow that broke the plains, and it did. by replacing cast iron with smooth innovation, it opened up swaths of land for cultivation. it made it possible for my hometown to exist. beforehand, tilling an acre took a full 24 hours. afterward, as little as five. every toil...
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use -- u.s. home prices jumped by 6.5 years in december. a realistic provider said home prices rose 8.3% in december compared to a year earlier, the biggest annual gain since may of 2006. steady increases in prices are helping to fuel the housing recovery. "the wall street journal" reports labor unions are getting behind lawmakers' efforts to overhaul immigration regulations with the hope that organizing immigrant workers can increase unions shrinking ranks. the afl-cio president richard trumka and other labor leaders are set to meet with president obama and other members of the administration. the subject of immigration also the focus of a hearing on capitol hill this morning. at 10:15 a.m. eastern time, the house judiciary committee meets for testimony on the issue. you can hear it live on c-span radio or watch it live on c- span3. >> the single thing that calvin coolidge did is when he left office, the budget was lower than when he came in. that is the story for us now. >> how did he do that? >> the economy grew a lot, maybe 3% sometime.
use -- u.s. home prices jumped by 6.5 years in december. a realistic provider said home prices rose 8.3% in december compared to a year earlier, the biggest annual gain since may of 2006. steady increases in prices are helping to fuel the housing recovery. "the wall street journal" reports labor unions are getting behind lawmakers' efforts to overhaul immigration regulations with the hope that organizing immigrant workers can increase unions shrinking ranks. the afl-cio president...
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i would say u.s. policy has failed as well. u.s. policy for the last four years has been strategic patience to ignore parts korea. they did not want to go through the same course twice. they accepted the aide and now they are coming back with new demands, we did not want to given to them. that has not worked. i do not think we look foolish, just and effective. for most of the last 12 years, under the bush administration and obama administration, we have not talked about our career. they conducted for long-range missile attacks -- long-range missile tests and three nuclear tests. when we talk to them, they do not test. when we talk to them in the 1990's we can make them feel that their nuclear program was a perfect. they could have had tens warned hundreds of nuclear weapons now. that tells you what you have to do. i believe there is a deal there to be made with north korea, we just have to be willing to talk to them. host: from usa today -- guest: that is the other view. these people are just crazy, so what you have to do is just co
i would say u.s. policy has failed as well. u.s. policy for the last four years has been strategic patience to ignore parts korea. they did not want to go through the same course twice. they accepted the aide and now they are coming back with new demands, we did not want to given to them. that has not worked. i do not think we look foolish, just and effective. for most of the last 12 years, under the bush administration and obama administration, we have not talked about our career. they...
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the sergeant was a u.s. soldier who led a counterattack in afghanistan after he and his comrades were asked to defend the indefensible. let's listen to that from yesterday. [video clip] >> after receiving reports that seriously injured soldiers were at a distant battle position, a staff sergeant and his team provided covering fire to allow the injured soldiers to safely reach the aid station. upon receipt of orders to proceed to the next objective, pushed for 100 meters under overwhelming enemy fire to recover and prevent the enemy fighters from taking the bodies of their fallen comrades staff. sergeant clinton romesha's heroic actions throughout the day long battle were critical in suppressing an amice think as far greater numbers. his extraordinary efforts gave borota the opportunity to regroup, and prepare for the counterattack if that allowed the tube to account for its personnel can secure its combat outpost. staff sergeant's discipline and extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty reflect
the sergeant was a u.s. soldier who led a counterattack in afghanistan after he and his comrades were asked to defend the indefensible. let's listen to that from yesterday. [video clip] >> after receiving reports that seriously injured soldiers were at a distant battle position, a staff sergeant and his team provided covering fire to allow the injured soldiers to safely reach the aid station. upon receipt of orders to proceed to the next objective, pushed for 100 meters under overwhelming...
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the u.s. does have a spending problem. guest: i do not know that too many people will disagree with that. the sequestered does not begin to affect the part of the federal budget that drive the deficit. most of what drives the deficit is health care spending, medicare, medicaid, social security. the sequestered does not address that. nobody is arguing that these are terrific cuts and they will be great. they are not directed cuts and what may be the spending problem. guest: people might forget that we are about halfway there. the economists and the eggheads sent four. dollars -- $4.20 trillion is what we need to cut to get to our trajectory. we have done that over the last two years. we have done a about $2 trillion or $2.20 trillion in deficit- reduction. the bad news is -- it doesn't seem like it -- that was the easy part. no one has touched when lead to its such as medicare and medicaid. -- no one has touched what led to it, such as medicare and medicaid. but we have done has been the easy part, the low hanging fruit. ho
the u.s. does have a spending problem. guest: i do not know that too many people will disagree with that. the sequestered does not begin to affect the part of the federal budget that drive the deficit. most of what drives the deficit is health care spending, medicare, medicaid, social security. the sequestered does not address that. nobody is arguing that these are terrific cuts and they will be great. they are not directed cuts and what may be the spending problem. guest: people might forget...
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even the u.s. girls scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgendered members into their association. the boys scouts of america have almost 3 million members, and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups who oppose homosexuality. in 2000, the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse a members. it is a policy many parents want of help. -- upheld. >> it is not hate, not bigotry. it is a choice about how to raise my children and what i perceive to be my christian values. >> on sunday, president obama weighed in, urging the group to open its membership to everyone. >> of the boy scouts are unwilling to lift the ban. they simply will not be relevant to a generation decided to embrace lgbt brothers, sisters, co-workers, friends. >> for now, the ban remains in place. scout leaders say they need more time to consider and consult before deciding whether to overturn this century-old policy. al jazeera, washington. host: that is an excerpt from al jazeera
even the u.s. girls scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgendered members into their association. the boys scouts of america have almost 3 million members, and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups who oppose homosexuality. in 2000, the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse a members. it is a policy many parents want of help. -- upheld. >> it is not hate, not bigotry. it is a choice about how to raise my children and what i...
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how many cases were presented to u.s. attorneys for suspected straw purchasers last year that were declined prosecution? >> senator, i don't know exactly protecting get that information for you, but i don't have a specific -- i don't know exactly. i can get that information for you, but i don't have a specific number. >> i will appreciate your answer in writing. thank you. the title of today's hearing is "proposal to reduce gun violence -- protecting communities while respecting the second amendment." your testimony makes no mention of the second amendment, so, question -- has the department of justice taken any position on the constitutionality of the second and then on legislation pending before the senate that would ban so-called assault weapons? >> the department of justice and the administration understands the impact of the heller decision, which found that americans have a fundamental second amendment right to self- defense but i believe that the heller decision admits reasonable restrictions on that right. without
how many cases were presented to u.s. attorneys for suspected straw purchasers last year that were declined prosecution? >> senator, i don't know exactly protecting get that information for you, but i don't have a specific -- i don't know exactly. i can get that information for you, but i don't have a specific number. >> i will appreciate your answer in writing. thank you. the title of today's hearing is "proposal to reduce gun violence -- protecting communities while...
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u.s. government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors. you will have it for you later in our program schedule. at the white house, jay carney held his daily briefing, addressing a number of issues including a bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey today. >> does the president considered the attack on our embassy in turkey to be a terrorist attack? >> that is an excellent question a suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror, a terrorist attack. i think this is an incident that has just occurred and i don't want to get ahead of it, is being investigated. we strongly condemn what was a suicide attack against our embassy in ankara, which took place at the embassy's our security perimeter. details are still emerging about what exactly happened, who was responsible. it is clearly an act of terror. it caused -- cost hte life about least one individual, a turkish security guard. we are working with the turkish authorities to investigate the incident and br
u.s. government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors. you will have it for you later in our program schedule. at the white house, jay carney held his daily briefing, addressing a number of issues including a bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey today. >> does the president considered the attack on our embassy in turkey to be a terrorist attack? >> that is an excellent question a suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror, a terrorist...
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she was the first woman in u.s. history to command a combat aviation unit during active combat areas in recognition of her leadership, she received a bronze star and air medals. she continues to have illustrious military ends now post military career. ask to her is karen, a retired lieutenant from the canadian forces. -- i'm sorry, a lieutenant commander. the canadian structure is difficult for me. following her service in the canadian forces, she has become a defense on their behalf. she has written several books about women in the canadian forces. she has completed her phd dissertation, "negotiating gender in the canadian forces." next to her is captain lory manning, she has served on many high-level staff. she is the director of the women in the military project at the women's research and education institute. she served for six years on the secretary of veterans affairs advisory committee on women veterans. she was a member of the military advisory committee at the servicemembers legal defense network for three
she was the first woman in u.s. history to command a combat aviation unit during active combat areas in recognition of her leadership, she received a bronze star and air medals. she continues to have illustrious military ends now post military career. ask to her is karen, a retired lieutenant from the canadian forces. -- i'm sorry, a lieutenant commander. the canadian structure is difficult for me. following her service in the canadian forces, she has become a defense on their behalf. she has...
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during the same period, u.s. airways made $650 million. u.s. airways - half the size of american and not as well-known globally, gains international destinations such as london and cities in latin america. both gain in the u.s. "american's got great postion in ny and miami. u.s. airways brings in charlotte, philadelphia national. it's going to be good for business travelers." if the merger is approved by anti-trust regulators, 86% of domestic flights would be handled by american and three other carriers: united, delta and southwest. already, analysts predict airfare will rise 5% across the board this year. some think the merger assures that beyond this year. "there will still be competition, but it does mean slightly higher fares." as for frequent flyers, miles on both carriers will be combined. but miles earned on u.s. airways, currently applied to united, will shift to american, but not right away. in fact, it may take seveal months before passengers see any significant effect. the merger still has be approved by federal anti-trust regulators
during the same period, u.s. airways made $650 million. u.s. airways - half the size of american and not as well-known globally, gains international destinations such as london and cities in latin america. both gain in the u.s. "american's got great postion in ny and miami. u.s. airways brings in charlotte, philadelphia national. it's going to be good for business travelers." if the merger is approved by anti-trust regulators, 86% of domestic flights would be handled by american and...
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i do not know if home grocery delivery work in the u.s. walgreen's is a participant, so if you need to paste and shaving cream you can get its delivered -- toothpaste and shaving cream you can get it delivered at home. the other thing is these devices can change your experience with food, and this is more going out. if we have a pilot in california with john but juice -- with jamba juice and you say, i want a smoothie. you order your smoothly, and you say, i will be there, and you walk in, and you pay for it. you go around. i actually think the delivery part i talked about earlier, there is no reason that could not be delivered to you as well. you think other food items. ordering out and getting things delivered in a convenient way, if you are using delivery capacity that exists in other cities, i think you're going to see more of fat. -- that. does that make sense? >> when you get involved? there is an image of a rotten twinkie on your side. if something is rotten, is that ok? the you ever get into the? >> maybe someone is into rotten twi
i do not know if home grocery delivery work in the u.s. walgreen's is a participant, so if you need to paste and shaving cream you can get its delivered -- toothpaste and shaving cream you can get it delivered at home. the other thing is these devices can change your experience with food, and this is more going out. if we have a pilot in california with john but juice -- with jamba juice and you say, i want a smoothie. you order your smoothly, and you say, i will be there, and you walk in, and...
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the u.s. trade deficit, especially with countries like china. today, they happened to release a report that looked at the effect of currency manipulation, perhaps the single most important factor and explain the growth of our trade deficit. eliminating the trade deficit or eliminating currency manipulation could reduce the trade as a by roughly $190-$490 billion. doing this would increase manufacturing employment by up to 1 million jobs. that's a big downpayments in the whole we have created in manufacturing and employment. one thing we need to do is create demand. that is what we did do but we did not do that in the last decade. we need to shift the demand to domestic produced goods resulting in the hiring of domestic workers. manufacturing jobs are amongst the best for workers especially for those without a college degree. high wages, good benefits. >> bruce, you worked in washington, d.c., and brookings is right off dupont. >> i am mostly on a plane. >> industrial policy is a dirty word. if
the u.s. trade deficit, especially with countries like china. today, they happened to release a report that looked at the effect of currency manipulation, perhaps the single most important factor and explain the growth of our trade deficit. eliminating the trade deficit or eliminating currency manipulation could reduce the trade as a by roughly $190-$490 billion. doing this would increase manufacturing employment by up to 1 million jobs. that's a big downpayments in the whole we have created in...
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the u.s. attorney's office, attorney general eric holder, to just in my city alone, the city of houston, to report 15 voter abuse cases. without the preclearance where would we be? or the proposal to eliminate the independent school district board of trustees, over a school district that has worked hard to survive, will be subjected to the preclearance to determine whether not only the students will be denied their right to learn in a school district they love and is fighting for their education, but that elected persons will be denied the right to serve and others denied the right to vote for them. the voting rights act protects all voters. it gives them all the right to vote, one vote one person. shelby county has raised the issue they should not be subjected to preclearance. they are beyond that. the district court, federal court decided in washington, d.c., that they were wrong. that preclearance is constitutional. and we know that well because about -- because when we had the privilege of
the u.s. attorney's office, attorney general eric holder, to just in my city alone, the city of houston, to report 15 voter abuse cases. without the preclearance where would we be? or the proposal to eliminate the independent school district board of trustees, over a school district that has worked hard to survive, will be subjected to the preclearance to determine whether not only the students will be denied their right to learn in a school district they love and is fighting for their...
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former state representative robin kelly picked up endorsements from u.s. representatives bobby rush and danny davis in the special 2nd congressional district democratic primary. they both cited kelly's support for tougher gun laws. kelly is one of 16 democrats in the race. the governor visited a south side church today to make his case for raising the minimum wage in illinois and.... >> there is something wrong if someone works 40 hours a week and lives in poverty >> he wants to raise the minimum wage in illinois to $10 an hour . >> i think it is important that working people get peight paid a fair wagpaid a fair wage >> she worries employers will be even more reluctant to hire if this passes >> some people think it will be a wage killer... >> it has been very frustrating trying to look for a job... >> she would rather see lawmakers focused on communities like this one were no longer hiring >> chicago's flu season appears to be slowing down. city health officials says we hit our peak about a month ago. fresh flu-tracking data shows a general decline in the
former state representative robin kelly picked up endorsements from u.s. representatives bobby rush and danny davis in the special 2nd congressional district democratic primary. they both cited kelly's support for tougher gun laws. kelly is one of 16 democrats in the race. the governor visited a south side church today to make his case for raising the minimum wage in illinois and.... >> there is something wrong if someone works 40 hours a week and lives in poverty >> he wants to...
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eastern, on c-span. >> now, u.s. chamber of commerce tom donahue spoke at the manhattan institute about the federal budget, the economy, and immigration. his remarks are about one hour. >> it is my honor to introduce tom donahue, president of the u.s. chamber of commerce. [applause] it was 1990 seven that tom became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber. over the past years, he built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying powerhouse. it is more than duple -- more than quadrupled the budget. the lobbyists, policy experts, and communicators have helped secure business victories on capitol hill, the regulatory agencies, courts of law, and the court of public opinion and governments around the world. one of his great abilities is the knack to identify key issues well ahead of the curve. in an era of economic and fiscal challenges, he has aggressively advanced the american jobs and growth agenda. i plan to rebuild america's infrastructure, new regulations, protecting intellectual property, and reforming entitlements an
eastern, on c-span. >> now, u.s. chamber of commerce tom donahue spoke at the manhattan institute about the federal budget, the economy, and immigration. his remarks are about one hour. >> it is my honor to introduce tom donahue, president of the u.s. chamber of commerce. [applause] it was 1990 seven that tom became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber. over the past years, he built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying powerhouse. it is more than duple -- more than quadrupled...
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it is no surprise then that the u.s. attorneys are forced to decline to prosecute 25% of gun trafficking cases. this is an outrage. this is a crime. this is causing the loss of lives. the investigation can take longer than the sentence that the traffickers might receive. in the wake of recent tragedies, the voice of the american people has been clear on this issue. they want something done and they want it done now. they want us to do something to address this problem. they want something done that shows some bipartisan cooperation. and as our president said, we came here to do a job. let's have a vote. let's put this bill out on the floor of congress and let's have a vote. if some of my colleagues would like to vote against making trafficking in guns a felony, then let them do it. if some of my colleagues would like to vote against having meaningful penalties for trafficking and buying a -- a straw purchaser buying guns to be given to criminals, then let them do it, but let's have a vote. that's a democracy. i have intr
it is no surprise then that the u.s. attorneys are forced to decline to prosecute 25% of gun trafficking cases. this is an outrage. this is a crime. this is causing the loss of lives. the investigation can take longer than the sentence that the traffickers might receive. in the wake of recent tragedies, the voice of the american people has been clear on this issue. they want something done and they want it done now. they want us to do something to address this problem. they want something done...
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since 2010, the u.s. has added over a half a million manufacturing jobs. mr. kildee: that's progress. but in a time where millions of americans continue to struggle, we can and must do more. congress should be working every day to rebuild our economy and create good-paying jobs right here in america not overseas. that's why i support the make it in america agenda, which will strengthen manufacturing and rebuild our infrastructure. it will also maintain our nation's leadership in innovation and educate a 21st century work force. the make it in america agenda is a real jobs plan for this country. democrats stand ready to act. mr. speaker, my constituents and all americans cannot wait any longer. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. sir, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate o
since 2010, the u.s. has added over a half a million manufacturing jobs. mr. kildee: that's progress. but in a time where millions of americans continue to struggle, we can and must do more. congress should be working every day to rebuild our economy and create good-paying jobs right here in america not overseas. that's why i support the make it in america agenda, which will strengthen manufacturing and rebuild our infrastructure. it will also maintain our nation's leadership in innovation and...
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host: the number of mass shootings in the u.s. since 2000, 14. the number of perpetrators to use the high-capacity magazine during an assault, 14. mr. pratt, why no limits on the size of the magazine, how many bullets you can store? guest: well, and limit on the size of the magazine means that there would be a limit on how much of a self defense you would be able to bring about. and i think that is the part of the equation that gets overlooked. again, the clinton justice department found that some 4,000 + times a day an american uses of firearms to defend himself. typically, the firearm is not even have to get fired. it is enough for the assailant to realize that, uh-oh, i do not plan on that, and they typically fully when they see it. but when you're in a situation where your life is being threatened, the idea that you should only be able to have six, or new york state, seven rounds, or what ever some politician may arbitrarily decide is enough, that is really kind of evil, to tell somebody that your life is over when you run out of bullets and
host: the number of mass shootings in the u.s. since 2000, 14. the number of perpetrators to use the high-capacity magazine during an assault, 14. mr. pratt, why no limits on the size of the magazine, how many bullets you can store? guest: well, and limit on the size of the magazine means that there would be a limit on how much of a self defense you would be able to bring about. and i think that is the part of the equation that gets overlooked. again, the clinton justice department found that...
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thank you. >> next, u.s. army chief of staff talks about the future of the army and live at 7:00 a.m., your calls and comments on "washington journal." >> on news makers, kentucky congressman, harold rogers. he talks about his efforts to fund the federal government through september 30, which would avert a government shutdown on march 27 and the impact it would have from the pentagon and veterans programs. newsmarkse sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> i think the women themselves in many cases were interested in politics but had no vehicle to express that in their own lives so they were attracted to men who were going to become politically active or were already politically active. >> each of them i find intriguing. probably half of them in particular, they are prelice ice isly because they are so obscure historically. i think half of these women probably would be almost totally unrecognizingable to most men and women on the street. >> this presidents' day, c-span premieres its new seri
thank you. >> next, u.s. army chief of staff talks about the future of the army and live at 7:00 a.m., your calls and comments on "washington journal." >> on news makers, kentucky congressman, harold rogers. he talks about his efforts to fund the federal government through september 30, which would avert a government shutdown on march 27 and the impact it would have from the pentagon and veterans programs. newsmarkse sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern on c-span....
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no matter their reason for immigrating, they've come to the u.s. to be productive, tax-paying members of our civil society and to attain the american dream. unfortunately immigrants of the african area like so many groups around the world are dealing with backlogged immigration processes. families being ripped apart, falling out of status because they have aged out of the legal immigration process. racial and status discrimination, unfair criminal aggravated felony laws, depour tration processes that violate -- deportation processes that violate rights and insecure and prohibitive student visa programs, limited access to work permits and much, much more. you see, many immigrants arrive on our shores during a time of their lives when they are the most productive. any delay in processing these individuals, in bringing them to the floor, deny us the opportunity to access their talent, their skill and their ability in the prime of their lives. additionally african-americans, those descendents of the slave trade, whom i fondly call long-time stakeholder
no matter their reason for immigrating, they've come to the u.s. to be productive, tax-paying members of our civil society and to attain the american dream. unfortunately immigrants of the african area like so many groups around the world are dealing with backlogged immigration processes. families being ripped apart, falling out of status because they have aged out of the legal immigration process. racial and status discrimination, unfair criminal aggravated felony laws, depour tration...
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i have been to afghanistan twice and once i served -- 40 years ago this month i went into the u.s. army and served 13 months in korea. it divided my training in memphis. two years in the military and come back and finish my education there. but we spend $1 million per soldier per year to keep a soldier in afghanistan and i support the president in leaving afghanistan. but that will save a lot of money. your fire and police, i was a mayor. your fire and police are paid for by local dollars and we don't have a state income tax in tennessee, just sales taxes. and that's how we found our local police and fire. host: robert, independent line. caller: good morning. mr. roe, in the first section of the constitution, i think is article 7 or 8 there, it states that the house of representatives will solely, just them, have the obligation to raise taxes when the revenue is needed. and it doesn't say anything about cuts but just raising. you all have an obligation to the citizens of the united states, all of them, not just the wealthy ones and to raise taxes on the people that have the money a
i have been to afghanistan twice and once i served -- 40 years ago this month i went into the u.s. army and served 13 months in korea. it divided my training in memphis. two years in the military and come back and finish my education there. but we spend $1 million per soldier per year to keep a soldier in afghanistan and i support the president in leaving afghanistan. but that will save a lot of money. your fire and police, i was a mayor. your fire and police are paid for by local dollars and...
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agreement from the u.s. department of education's ready to learn grant, and viewers like you, thank you. just go online to pbskidsgo.org. we have behind-the-scenes, entire episodes, and loads of brand-new games all the time. but don't just take my word for it, go, check it out for yourself. play your harmonica like you mean it! this is going to go on a long time! and i'm not sorry to do it! i love that thing! i like your hat! i like your shoes! (laughter) captioning sponsored by wpbt >> this is n.b.r. >> susie: good evening, everyone. i'm susie gharib. whether it's time or money, philanthropy or helping others, it's an investment, and americans gave more than $350 billion to charity last year. >> tom: good evening. i'm tom hudson. from everyday americans to the nation's richest people and companies, we look at what influences giving. >> susie: and we head to chicago to learn about social impact bonds funding non-profits and letting american investors change the world with their decisions. >> tom: that and mo
agreement from the u.s. department of education's ready to learn grant, and viewers like you, thank you. just go online to pbskidsgo.org. we have behind-the-scenes, entire episodes, and loads of brand-new games all the time. but don't just take my word for it, go, check it out for yourself. play your harmonica like you mean it! this is going to go on a long time! and i'm not sorry to do it! i love that thing! i like your hat! i like your shoes! (laughter) captioning sponsored by wpbt >>...
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a member of the u.s. commerce community faces a long prison sentence for his role in a series of attacks in which victims hair and beards were forcibly cut off -- a member of the u.s. amish community. he and 15 members of his breakaway group were found guilty of five hate crimes in the american state of ohio. heavy snowfall started in the northeast of the united states. it is the beginning of what is predicted to be a massive, even historic, a blizzard. people have been stocking up on food and other supplies ahead of the storm, which is poised to dump up to a meter of snow from new york city to boston and beyond. the parents of a teenage girl shot dead days after appearing at president obama's inauguration have told the bbc that american gun laws have to change. 15-year-old hadiya pendleton was killed in a park on chicago's south side in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. michelle obama will attend her funeral tomorrow. despite the soul-searching in america following the sandy hook shoot
a member of the u.s. commerce community faces a long prison sentence for his role in a series of attacks in which victims hair and beards were forcibly cut off -- a member of the u.s. amish community. he and 15 members of his breakaway group were found guilty of five hate crimes in the american state of ohio. heavy snowfall started in the northeast of the united states. it is the beginning of what is predicted to be a massive, even historic, a blizzard. people have been stocking up on food and...
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host: the number of mass shootings in the u.s. since 2000, 14. the number of perpetrators to use the high-capacity magazine during an assault, 14. mr. pratt, why no limits on the size of the magazine, how many bullets you can store? guest: well, and limit on the size of the magazine means that there would be a limit on how much of a self defense you would be able to bring about. and i think that is the part of overlooked. again, the clinton justice department found that some 4,000 + times a day an american uses of firearms to defend himself. typically, the firearm is not even have to get fired. it is enough for the assailant to realize that, uh-oh, i do not plan on that, and they typically fully when they see it. but when you're in a situation where your life is being threatened, the idea that you should only be able to have six, or new york state, seven rounds, or what ever some politician may arbitrarily decide is enough, that is really kind of evil, to tell somebody that your life is over when you run out of bullets and we're going to tell you
host: the number of mass shootings in the u.s. since 2000, 14. the number of perpetrators to use the high-capacity magazine during an assault, 14. mr. pratt, why no limits on the size of the magazine, how many bullets you can store? guest: well, and limit on the size of the magazine means that there would be a limit on how much of a self defense you would be able to bring about. and i think that is the part of overlooked. again, the clinton justice department found that some 4,000 + times a day...